IMPORTANT: Arcadia University program dates are set in accordance with the overseas institution’s academic calendar and the Arcadia University mandatory orientation dates.
Dates are subject to change based on Bond University's planned academic calendar and any restrictions or safety measures imposed by the Australian government. Please wait to book travel until advised by Arcadia University.
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
August 30, 2024 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
September 1 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 1-3 |
| Travel to Bond |
September 3 |
| University Orientation |
September 4-6 |
| Semester One Start |
September 9 |
| Semester One End |
December 14 |
| Semester Two Start |
January 20, 2025 |
| Semester Two End |
April 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 1 |
Spring 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
January 8, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
January 10 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
January 10-14 |
| Travel to Bond |
January 14 |
| University Orientation |
January 15-17 |
| Semester Start |
January 20 |
| Semester End |
April 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
May 1 |
Fall 2025
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 4, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
September 6 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-9 |
| Travel to Bond |
September 9 |
| University Orientation |
September 10-12 |
| Semester Start |
September 15 |
| Semester End |
December 20 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S. |
December 21 |
Academic Year 2025-2026
| Event |
Date |
| Virtual Orientation Session (Mandatory) |
Review materials sent in advance |
| Depart from U.S. |
September 5, 2025 |
| Arrive in Sydney |
September 7 |
| Arcadia Orientation (Mandatory) |
September 7-9 |
| Travel to Bond |
September 9 |
| University Orientation |
September 10-12 |
| Semester One Start |
September 15 |
| Semester One End |
December 20 |
| Semester Two Start* |
January 20, 2026 |
| Semester Two End* |
April 30 |
| Program Concludes/Return Flight to U.S.* |
May 1 |
*Please note that semester two dates are not finalized and subject to change